You hear it all the time “eat your fiber!” But what does eating fiber actually mean for a healthier, happier lifestyle? There are many reasons why dietary fiber is essential for our overall health

You may have heard the saying “carbs are king” but what does that actually mean? How do carbohydrates fuel our workouts? in this article, we take a deep dive into fructose and glucose!

Consuming excessive amounts of protein over a long period of time can lead to kidney damage and bone loss. This is because the body must work harder to eliminate excess nitrogen that is produced when protein is broken down in the body. This can put a strain on the kidneys and lead to long-term damage.

Fueling up before a bike ride is essential for cyclists of all levels. Whether you're going for a leisurely ride or tackling a challenging route, the right pre-ride fuel can make all the difference in your performance and enjoyment. Pre-ride fueling isn't as simple as you think, and there are some foods that should be avoided beforehand! In this post, we'll discuss the best foods to eat before a bike ride, the benefits of pre-ride fueling, and provide some quick and easy snack ideas to try.

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that aims to force the body into a metabolic state called ketosis, in which it burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. While the diet has been shown to improve certain health conditions such as epilepsy, it is generally unhealthy for athletes.

In the athletic field, we are careful to use the term “superfood” because of its misconceptions about supplements and “miracle” foods. Indeed, most whole foods can be considered superfoods. With these considerations in mind, I have picked 6 of my favorite superfoods- geared toward the endurance athlete.

An unfortunately common through line in the nutrition and fitness world is that the answers to your questions often depend on who you ask. While most claims are backed by research, it’s how the information is presented that often adds more confusion than clarity to your journey, and even your morning coffee (or afternoon coffee, or evening coffee) isn’t safe from scrutiny!

During post-exercise recovery, our bodies are fully catabolic and loaded with cortisol. Because caffeine increases the secretion of Cortisol, our bodies can become delayed in their shift back to the anabolic window- where major components of recovery take place.